Thread: R93 vs R8 -want the real info.

I bought an Off-road R93 in 300WM in 01 and followed up with a 223 match barrel and then a 416RM safari barrel. Over the next few years, added a basic grade stock, and a second action so I had two complete rifles and all barrels were scoped. Great system, all very accurate. Only drawback was mag capacity, 3+1 in the magnums, 5+1 in the 223. Was tempted to buy the LRS-2 stock which gives you detachable mags with proper capacity but in the end never did. Sold the 223 complete in 2010 to buy a JP15 SuperMatch and the 416 barrel to buy a NF scope. Just had the JP15 crushed and could not find another R93 223 barrel so decided to switch to R8’s. Sold the R93 300WM to my bestie.

Best feature of the system is the cocking decocking. Safe, positive and quiet. The R8 is a little heavier and beefier, but the action is smooth and fast. Plenty of R93 bits popping up now and then, a unused 308 semiweight barrel sold on tardme last week for 1600 I think, quality gear still well worth the investment.